]]>We let you down last week. Listen to what happened and how it pertains to the article we covered today on conquering self-sabotage from Ramit Sethi. Sometimes the issue with our problems isn’t outside troubles, but actually the fight going on inside of you. Dan and Joe dive deep into this issue in Round 1 revealing some of their own self- sabotage moments.

For Round 2, we discuss an event in the life of our Main Event guest, Ryan Avery, as he has lunch with a billionaire and gets to hear the “secrets” to success. Hear who the billionaire is and a couple of the tips he provides and hear Joe and Dan debate over it.

Further Resources

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ryan-avery/feed/2Philip Taylor “PT”, Low-Cost Business, & Finding your Passion – ES048http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/philip-taylor/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/philip-taylor/#commentsMon, 10 Mar 2014 12:00:47 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=1501You’re stuck looking for your business passion, aren’t you? You’re probably using it as an excuse to not get started as well, right? We’ve had that issue as well. Never fear, we discuss an excellent piece from expert Stephanie Sammons on finding your business passion; however, Dan seems to have questions about some of her…

]]>You’re stuck looking for your business passion, aren’t you? You’re probably using it as an excuse to not get started as well, right? We’ve had that issue as well. Never fear, we discuss an excellent piece from expert Stephanie Sammons on finding your business passion; however, Dan seems to have questions about some of her thoughts, what do you think?

Further Resources

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/philip-taylor/feed/7Mike Vardy, Self Assessments, and Being a Productivityist – ES047http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/mike-vardy/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/mike-vardy/#commentsMon, 03 Mar 2014 10:00:06 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=1494 When you think of personality tests or behavioral tests, you’ll probably think “rubbish” or “I don’t need those.” Well, Dan and Joe recently took one with their accounting team and it was eye-opening. You learn more about yourself than you ever would think…….. How would you like to be more productive? Yes, you’ve heard it…

]]> When you think of personality tests or behavioral tests, you’ll probably think “rubbish” or “I don’t need those.” Well, Dan and Joe recently took one with their accounting team and it was eye-opening. You learn more about yourself than you ever would think……..

How would you like to be more productive? Yes, you’ve heard it all before, but you actually haven’t. We discuss the manifesto of Mr. Productivityist, Mike Vardy. He has a manifesto on being the most productive you, but Joe has some qualms with some of Mike’s points, are they valid?

We bring on Mike Vardy in the Main Event, he’s both logical, hilarious, a wrestler at heart and more!

How tests, like the Kolbe test, can help you become a better manager and person.

Further Resources

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/mike-vardy/feed/1Jill Stanton, Making the Most of Your Time, and Niche Sites – ES046http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/jill-stanton/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/jill-stanton/#commentsMon, 24 Feb 2014 09:30:47 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=1482How do you use your time? It’s something we struggle with on the Showdown so we got some help from Jane Willmott with tips on Making the best and most use of your time. Dan and Joe even have some of their own tips you can use right now…… In Round 2, we discuss Jill…

How do you use your time? It’s something we struggle with on the Showdown so we got some help from Jane Willmott with tips on Making the best and most use of your time. Dan and Joe even have some of their own tips you can use right now……

Jill Stanton lands in the Main Event, having built dozens of authority and niche sites, she’s a great resource to learn about them and the lifeblood they need to thrive. It’s easy to be scammy in the niche site world, but Jill can show you how to get around that type of branding

The BEST way to get things done besides the normal “write it down” advice.

Difference between a niche site and an authority site and which is for you.

The Key Ingredient to having a successful niche site

What Jill worries about with her site’s ALL the time!

Which affiliate programs are the best for you? Hint, according to Jill, “Amazon affiliate program is bulls***!” Learn more!

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/jill-stanton/feed/5Tom Morkes, Recruiting A-Listers & Podcast Movement – ES045http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/tom-morkes/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/tom-morkes/#commentsMon, 17 Feb 2014 09:00:49 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=1475We have a special round 1 today! We discuss Dan’s recent project, Podcast Movement, which recently made over 5 figures in 48 hours! You’ll need to hear about this and how to validate your new idea and why it’s important with real life results, not some theory BS. For Round 2, we discuss Tom Morkes’…

]]>We have a special round 1 today! We discuss Dan’s recent project, Podcast Movement, which recently made over 5 figures in 48 hours! You’ll need to hear about this and how to validate your new idea and why it’s important with real life results, not some theory BS.

For Round 2, we discuss Tom Morkes’ recent article on how he enlisted the help of many A-Listers for his recent project. Is it that important to have big names back your project? Are there specific tactics you should be doing? Joe has a problem with one of Tom’s tactics that he’ll need to challenge that point in the Main Event!

Tom Morkes lands in the Main Event from his exotic abode in Indonesia. But it’s not all pina colada’s, he’s trying to get his publishing company off the ground, but he has some great tactics for increasing sales and your confidence in this chat.

Further Resources

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/tom-morkes/feed/2Sean Ogle, Generating New Business Ideas & Email Marketing 101 – ES 044http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/sean-ogle/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/sean-ogle/#commentsMon, 10 Feb 2014 10:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/sean-ogle-es-041/Dan and Joe admit their troubles with email marketing in Round 1, but have great examples of those who KNOW how to do it right. If you’re just starting out in your email marketing campaign, this Round 1 is for you! Having trouble coming up with an idea for a business? Sean Ogle can help…

]]>Dan and Joe admit their troubles with email marketing in Round 1, but have great examples of those who KNOW how to do it right. If you’re just starting out in your email marketing campaign, this Round 1 is for you!

Having trouble coming up with an idea for a business? Sean Ogle can help with that as we dive into Round 2 discussing how he comes up with new ideas. Joe discusses methods he’s used to try and validate some of his potential ideas.

For the Main Event, Sean Ogle graces us with his presence but greats the value. Sean runs Location 180 and at the same time started a new venture, Breaking Eighty, to harness his love of golfing. If you don’t have an idea, Sean has some harsh words for you….

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/sean-ogle/feed/1Stan Smith, Successful Blog Marketing, and Learning as You Go – ES 043http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/stan-smith/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/stan-smith/#respondMon, 03 Feb 2014 10:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/stan-smith-es-043/ Is your mentality to learn important for your success? Dan and Joe discuss some on the job training skills with a “learning-as-you-go” attitude. Joe has a certain way he learns new processes, do you have the same style or the opposite? Find out in Round 1. Round 2 has us discussing a recent post from…

]]> Is your mentality to learn important for your success? Dan and Joe discuss some on the job training skills with a “learning-as-you-go” attitude. Joe has a certain way he learns new processes, do you have the same style or the opposite? Find out in Round 1.

Round 2 has us discussing a recent post from Stan Smith about the traits of successful blog marketers. Dan and Joe actually found a unique trait Stan doesn’t touch on that up-and-coming bloggers are now utilizing. We may have to bring this up with Stan…..heck…you know we will! Let’s move on to Stan!

Stanford Smith comes on the Main Event to give his take on how to be a successful blog marketer. He has some sweet strategies that Joe says is, “Genius.” You’ll need to hear it as well as how he defined his target market. Check out Stan!

]]> Tax Time! It’s the most wonderful time of the year isn’t it? Maybe not…..Still, you got to pay your dues to IRS and Dan, our CPA, has some tips on MAXIMIZING your deductions this season. Our fellow-Texan friend Carrie Smith provided the inspiration for this with her article on enjoying your taxes (because you may get some back!)

Round 2 brings up the topic about drop shipping and importing. Is there a difference? Will Mitchell thinks so, but Joe’s having a hard time wrapping his head around it. Will he figure it out?

In the Main Event, Will Mitchell hits us up to give his thoughts on the importing business. He discusses his strategies and how you could find the right product to start selling. He’s just a kid but has a wealth of knowledge and can help you start off your business without needing an idea.

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/will-mitchell/feed/3Steve P Young, Mobile App Development & Idea Validation – ES 041http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/steve-p-young/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/steve-p-young/#respondMon, 20 Jan 2014 09:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/steve-p-young-es-041/Dan has a new idea….but does it need validation? We will dive into the questions you may need to ask yourself and your new idea as well as maybe some parameters that prove validation. We all use mobile apps everyday (even if you don’t know it….), how hard is it to start building one? Even…

]]>Dan has a new idea….but does it need validation? We will dive into the questions you may need to ask yourself and your new idea as well as maybe some parameters that prove validation.

We all use mobile apps everyday (even if you don’t know it….), how hard is it to start building one? Even more on your mind, HOW MUCH is it to do it? Joe and Dan discuss their experience before diving into the Main Event with Steve P Young.

Steve P Young (not to be confused with the Niners QB) enters the ring to talk about mobile apps for the first time on the Showdown. Steve talks about his app failures and successes and what you can do to start to get into the space.

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/steve-p-young/feed/0JD Roth, CFO of Your Life & Harsh Truths About New Media Expo – ES 040http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/jd-roth/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/jd-roth/#commentsMon, 13 Jan 2014 10:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/jd-roth-039/Joe and Dan are broadcasting LIVE from New Media Expo and are bringing some harsh truths and takeaways from their experience. What should you be focusing on: Attending the sessions or meetups? Joe had some blunt statements about some of the sessions that could be said to be over the line…..judge for yourself! In Round 2,…

]]>Joe and Dan are broadcasting LIVE from New Media Expo and are bringing some harsh truths and takeaways from their experience. What should you be focusing on: Attending the sessions or meetups? Joe had some blunt statements about some of the sessions that could be said to be over the line…..judge for yourself!

In Round 2, we discuss a recent post from JD Roth on being the CFO of your Life. Especially with the younger generation, it is tempting to start out their financial journey with debt and rapid spending. Joe and Dan have some quick stories and tips about their financial journey (being in their 20’s.) Do you share some of these experiences?

For the Main Event, JD comes into the ring to give you further advice on becoming a CFO, yes you! He’s had many setbacks in his life and goes into how he overcome those struggles including his diet plans for all you New Year resolutions! We have a great discussion on how young people can succeed early on, they don’t need to wait until they’re retired. JD gives specific strategies on how you can do that, Dig into this episode to find out!

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/jd-roth/feed/25 Networking Tips Learned from New Media Expohttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/networking-tips-new-media-expo/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/networking-tips-new-media-expo/#commentsThu, 09 Jan 2014 20:49:42 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=1406Dan and I just finished a whirlwind of a long weekend in Vegas for New Media Expo. We got to meet many of our past interviewees and a bunch of new friends. These conferences are organized not just for the sessions where you learn valuable information, but, in our case, more importantly, for meeting others.…

Dan and I just finished a whirlwind of a long weekend in Vegas for New Media Expo. We got to meet many of our past interviewees and a bunch of new friends. These conferences are organized not just for the sessions where you learn valuable information, but, in our case, more importantly, for meeting others.

It can be nerve-racking to take the online relationship to the offline world and you’ll actually find a couple interest notes:

Some people who are good on podcasts and videos ARE NOT good conversationalists: You’ll be surprised how many introverts that will attend and one’s personality online doesn’t always translate into face-to-face conversations. We’ll show you how to deal with this.

Some people you’ll realize that they’re actually Jerks: One fellow I had seen in videos and always had great tips online turned out, once I took initiative and introduced myself, that he had a HUGE ego and enjoyed talking about himself. Jerk. Disappointing, I know.

If you’ll be going to a conference in the coming year, this will be your guide to network as efficiently as possible. Here are our 5 Networking tips.

The Big Names Aren’t Always the Biggest:

There are many “buzz names” at each conference, those people that usually have packed sessions, people Tweeting that their only wish is to meet these people.

Here’s the thing, those people are usually more popular due to marketing themselves and their brand, but that doesn’t mean they’re the most successful. You’ll find multiple business owners, those who have sold their startups, have been featured on major news outlets and more that you’ll never have heard of. Maybe they chose the path of being “unknown” but that doesn’t mean they aren’t valuable connections.

One lady I talked with mentioned how she had been in a session and was trying to talk with another person there to introduce herself and the other person blew her off. Later on, a couple “famous” people came up to talk with her and the latter person immediately turned red.

KEY: Be polite with everyone, never blow off anyone you never know who that person may be.

Hang Out at the Bar and the Meetups:

This was my first conference, Dan has been to a couple in Real Estate, but from my experience, the most valuable nuggets aren’t found in the sessions but in meeting others offline.

The most fun you will have is sitting down with new connections and learning about each other, giving advice, receiving advice and becoming inspired. At times, you can feel as if you’re alone in your struggles in whatever niche you get into, but being in a place where others have those same struggles, you build a bond.

Spend time just hanging out at the bar. Spot those who may have the same conference badge as you and strike up a conversation.

How to Start a Conversation with a Stranger

1.) Make eye contact and smile.

2.) Ask “How’s the conference going for you?” or, if something big had just happened, ask about that.

3.) Ask “What are you hoping to learn by coming here?” Most people don’t get to talk offline about their online goals so give others the chance.

4.) Ask another non-Yes or No Question.

5.) EASY!

My go-to line at NMX where there was a pretty bad Wifi was, “Is your Wifi acting up?” Obviously at the bar I wouldn’t ask that, but at pre-session networking time it worked EVERYTIME. Find that one question that everyone at the conference can relate to.

There will be Meetups at many conferences, this is your chance to spend quality time with strangers. You all know who organized it so instantly you have a common ground discussion point. If you know just a few people going to the conference, START YOUR OWN MEETUP. Most likely, the word will get out and people will invite other people. We organized a meetup with Jared Easley and Cynthia Sanchez that we expected maybe 20-30 people, and over 100 signed up! Word will spread.

Use Friends as a Relaxing Tool Not as a Crutch

It’s farrrrrrrr toooo easy to head to meetups with friends and find yourself talking with them during the meetup. It’s not a bad thing to deepen relationships with friends, but they should not act as a crutch. There will be moments where you will feel awkward because no one is talking with you and you want to fallback to chatting it up with your co-workers or friends.

Don’t do this.

There are SO many people that are just waiting for someone to go up and talk with them, go be that person. Introduce yourself and see where it goes.

For breakfast, it’s a comfort-zone mechanism to go sit with people you already know. Meals are supposed to be relaxing. Actually, meals are the best time to sit with new people and talk with them!

Every breakfast I made it a point to put myself at a table where I knew no one. It’s much more fun anyway!

Hang out with your friends to rejuvenate yourself. My wife came to the conference with me and whenever my brain needed a “non-networking” moment, she was always there.

You’ll have time to hang out with friends AFTER the conference, don’t waste the time now!

Work on Your Elevator Pitch

This was something that hit me in the middle of the conference (more towards the end i.e. it was toooo late). You’ll be asked a zillion times about the project or business you’re working on. You need to catch people’s interest fast or else

their eyes glaze over in about 5 seconds, or they get distracted and start looking around.

Dan and I are talking about our pitch and how we can grab someone’s attention in moments with the Entrepreneur Showdown.

Any Suggestions? Put them in the Comments!

An elevator pitch is essentially a 15-30 second summary of what you do. Most pitches will suck but you want to find a way for others to remember you.

Crafting an Elevator Pitch

1.) Right away in the first 3 seconds, “What you do and how you’re different.”

2.) Problem you’re tackling

3.) What you do to solve that problem?

Practice this before you go. Again, I made the mistake of overlooking this step and we probably lost many potential listeners.

Learn the Art of Questions

This is a tricky one as the first step in the Art of Questions is…..

Listen.

Anyone can ask, “Where are you from? What do you do?” All that small talk crap. Small talk is critical, but this goes much deeper.

Listening first and asking questions based off of what was said builds a sense of trust with the other person. Especially when you ask questions based on the other person’s interests and work, it’s much easier to build a relationship. Relationships require digging deeper than the surface shows. There are stories to be uncovered that many are aching to share.

Show your vulnerability, tell someone you just met what you’re struggling with. You have problems that maybe others don’t understand as they aren’t in your niche. People love to give advice as they fill that need to be “needed”. Give that chance.

The best conversations you will have is when you ask many questions but the other person doesn’t feel they are being grilled. It’s easy to tell when someone is just asking questions to fill the silence that is why LISTENING is a key component.

Bonus Tip: Ask about their kids. Parents love to talk about their kids. Get their kids names and when you see the person again, ask how the kids are using their names. They’ll never forget you again.

Is a Conference all about Networking? Or is there something more important that should be going on? Leave a Comment and let us know!

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/networking-tips-new-media-expo/feed/9Carrie Wilkerson, Entrepreneurial Mindset, & Getting Things Done – ES 039http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/carrie-wilkerson/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/carrie-wilkerson/#commentsMon, 06 Jan 2014 10:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/carrie-wilkerson-es-039/ In Round 1, we look at a post from our friend Laurel Staples over at Go Fire Yourself about building the RIGHT mindset to success. We go the longest ever on a Round 1 as it is soooo important in your growth and success on your career path. Learn how Dan went on a “fast”…

]]> In Round 1, we look at a post from our friend Laurel Staples over at Go Fire Yourself about building the RIGHT mindset to success. We go the longest ever on a Round 1 as it is soooo important in your growth and success on your career path. Learn how Dan went on a “fast” and made everyday much better!

We learn about time management and efficiency in Carrie Wilkerson’s most recent about pears. Yes, a Pear-able about pears (witty!) Joe and Dan dive into personal stories of their own based on Carrie’s points. You’ll need to go check out the post yourself and get your eureka moment while reading it, all from pears!

Carrie comes onto the Main Event and comes with energy! She has some awesome words for women and also some tips on pursuing the most profitable and efficient niche for you. Carrie also isn’t some single bachelor, she’s a working Mom with kids at the same time and has time to cook dinner. You’re going to be amazed at the advice Carrie freely dishes out and she’s alot of fun as well. This is one of Joe’s favorite interviews and we think it’ll be one of yours as well!

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/carrie-wilkerson/feed/3Rob Rawson, 10 Commandments of Side Hustles, & Future Work Trends in 2020 – ES 038http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/rob-rawson/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/rob-rawson/#commentsMon, 30 Dec 2013 10:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/rob-rawsom-es-038/ In Round 1, we discuss the 10 Commandments, that’s right. Not the Moses 10 Commandments but the 10 Commandments of Side Hustlers. Dan believes one commandment is more important the one Joe highlights. Dan goes into more detail on our Twitter strategy that has had MASSIVE results in a short time, check it out! In…

]]> In Round 1, we discuss the 10 Commandments, that’s right. Not the Moses 10 Commandments but the 10 Commandments of Side Hustlers. Dan believes one commandment is more important the one Joe highlights. Dan goes into more detail on our Twitter strategy that has had MASSIVE results in a short time, check it out!

In Round 2, Joe and Dan dive into a Futuristic article from Rob Rawson looking into the Year…..2020. Are many jobs going to be taken over by robots? It’s a scary thought, what can we do? Dan thinks there may be population issue due to this, Joe thinks people need to get more creative with how they make money. Which side are you on?

For the Main Event, we bring on Rob Rawson comes on to give us the harsh truth. Rob’s built 2 companies and he’s a walk-the-talk man and will help you do the same. Rob provides some insights on the TYPE of work that is going to be replaced in the coming years and what you need to do to pivot from A to B. We also dive into outsourcing and how to make your team productive even if you aren’t in the same state or even country! Rob’s the man for that!

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/rob-rawson/feed/1William Shaker, Reinvent Yourself, and Gain Control of your Branding – ES 037http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/william-shaker/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/william-shaker/#commentsMon, 23 Dec 2013 10:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/william-shaker-es-037/In Round 1, we discuss a recent blog post by Shannon J. Hernandez about Gaining Control of Your Branding Efforts. Dan and Joe discuss their experience with blogging to supplement their podcast. They disagree about the viability of what they’ve tried to do in the past, and brainstorm about what they might do in the…

]]>In Round 1, we discuss a recent blog post by Shannon J. Hernandez about Gaining Control of Your Branding Efforts. Dan and Joe discuss their experience with blogging to supplement their podcast. They disagree about the viability of what they’ve tried to do in the past, and brainstorm about what they might do in the future.

They also discuss using their peers in the blogging and podcasting space to not only make themselves better, but their podcast as well. What are their recommendations for branding yourself as an authority figure? Tune in!

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/william-shaker/feed/3Holiday Mashup with Jared Easley and Cynthia Sanchez – ES 036http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/holiday-mashup-jared-easley-cynthia-sanchez/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/holiday-mashup-jared-easley-cynthia-sanchez/#commentsMon, 16 Dec 2013 10:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/holiday-mashup-es-036/It’s our week to host the Holiday Mashup! We had a blast last week and now we had a few tricks up our sleeves! Jared Easely and Cynthia Sanchez join us again for a round of laughs and lessons. Round 1 has us tackling the Top Christmas questions out there. Hear Joe and Cynthia disagree…

]]>It’s our week to host the Holiday Mashup! We had a blast last week and now we had a few tricks up our sleeves! Jared Easely and Cynthia Sanchez join us again for a round of laughs and lessons. Round 1 has us tackling the Top Christmas questions out there. Hear Joe and Cynthia disagree on one of the most controversial topics of the season….. It’s a ball of giggles you’ll need to listen to.

Dan takes the reins in Round 2 to bring us down to earth with what our show is all about. Entrepreneurship. What IS entrepreneurship and who really are entrepreneurs. These are some tough questions and Jared reveals something tough going on right now, it’s an emotional and inspiring moment that we’ve never had on the Showdown.

In the Main Event, we close out the 2nd part of the Mashup with questions from the audience, we discuss who our “Dream” Interviews with. Some are possible, others…..it may take awhile. But we will never give up! In the podcasting area, we discuss if you should charge people who want to come on your show, is that an ethical tactic to used for your business? Also, “Would you ever start a podcast with a spouse?”

To close out the Mashup, we all give OUR GOALS for 2014, our concrete goals. Will you hold us accountable?

Further Resources

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/holiday-mashup-jared-easley-cynthia-sanchez/feed/1Rick Calvert, Getting the Most out of Conferences & Gaining Twitter Followers – ES035http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/rick-calvert/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/rick-calvert/#commentsMon, 09 Dec 2013 10:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/rick-calvert-es-031/Round 1 brings on TWITTER! We look at an article by Marc Guberti on a specific strategy on Twitter to bring on more followers. Joe and Dan aren’t going to agree on this, Dan sees this tactic as spam and Joe is more free-spirited and shares his results testing it out. If you enjoy Twitter, you…

]]>Round 1 brings on TWITTER! We look at an article by Marc Guberti on a specific strategy on Twitter to bring on more followers. Joe and Dan aren’t going to agree on this, Dan sees this tactic as spam and Joe is more free-spirited and shares his results testing it out. If you enjoy Twitter, you might want to consider this strategy.

We’re stoked to be heading out to New Media Expo in Vegas in January 2014. Joe’s a bit nervous because he’s never been to a large conference and not sure of what strategies to use to get the most out of the conference! Dan already has some experience from his days in real estate and offers his thoughts on the process. To solve this, there’s only one thing to do, GET THE ORGANIZER OF THE EVENT ON AND GET HIS ADVICE. Check!

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/rick-calvert/feed/6John Corcoran, Networking at Events, & Do the PR Yourself – ES 034http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/john-corcoran/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/john-corcoran/#commentsMon, 02 Dec 2013 10:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=941PR can be mega expensive for your new venture, but you don’t have to feel at a disadvantage. For Round 1, Dan and Joe discuss how you can do YOUR OWN PR for your business. Learn some of the strategies we’ve used to get press, and some of the tools you can use without having…

]]>PR can be mega expensive for your new venture, but you don’t have to feel at a disadvantage. For Round 1, Dan and Joe discuss how you can do YOUR OWN PR for your business. Learn some of the strategies we’ve used to get press, and some of the tools you can use without having to even open your wallet. Hustle for that exposure!

We dive into Networking, that yummy N word that sends even the most outgoing to a feeling of a little nervousness. “Go network at events” is an old adage, but what does that mean and what can you do to be better at them? We look at some of our experiences at events and ask ourselves questions such as, “What if I’m an introvert?” You’re not going to want to miss these tips! John Corcoran provided the inspiration for this discussion and we’re about bring John on….

Use the Forum the Person you want to Connect with USES – John Corcoran CLICK TO TWEET

Yes, you made it, to the Main Event with our friend, John Corcoran! We dive into TONS of topics on networking with John including: the importance of following up and the benefits, where to find those you want to network with, how to END conversations (Joe has a great personal story on this), and a great tip on relationships with networking, Should your spouse be networking side by side with you so they don’t feel left out? You won’t want to miss John’s take.

Further Resources

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/john-corcoran/feed/6ES Presents: Carl Mattiola of ClinicMetricshttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/carl-mattiola-of-clinicmetrics/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/carl-mattiola-of-clinicmetrics/#commentsThu, 28 Nov 2013 10:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=938When Carl Mattiola, now of ClinicMetrics, first stepped foot in the entrepreneurial world to begin developing his new SAAS product, he was terrified! Carl helps wrap up our SAAS Entrepreneur Month here on Entrepreneur Showdown: Presents, and it is only fitting as he is one of The Foundation’s most successful graduates! ClinicMetrics is a SAAS…

When Carl Mattiola, now of ClinicMetrics, first stepped foot in the entrepreneurial world to begin developing his new SAAS product, he was terrified!

Carl helps wrap up our SAAS Entrepreneur Month here on Entrepreneur Showdown: Presents, and it is only fitting as he is one of The Foundation’s most successful graduates!

ClinicMetrics is a SAAS product focused on helping physical therapists see exactly what is going on with their business. He was shocked how many of these businesses in the health care field didn’t even know the health of their own business!

Carl takes us through his limiting beliefs, the idea extraction process, how he gets money from potential clients before ever having a product, and more!

We also talk with Carl about how he started small when trying to learn a foreign industry, and how even though you might not be an expert (yet), being honest with people will get you to where you want to be.

Further Resources

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/carl-mattiola-of-clinicmetrics/feed/2Natalie Sisson, Selling During Holidays, & Nail Your Presentation – ES 033http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/natalie-sisson/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/natalie-sisson/#commentsMon, 25 Nov 2013 10:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=943Joe and Dan dive into a Round 1 about Group Presentations. Having come off their own speaking gig at Podcamp Dallas. Joe discusses mistakes he made and how you can avoid it. There’s also some tips Dan dives into in how to Wake UP your crowd! Discover how you SHOULD NOT start your presentation, it could…

]]>Joe and Dan dive into a Round 1 about Group Presentations. Having come off their own speaking gig at Podcamp Dallas. Joe discusses mistakes he made and how you can avoid it. There’s also some tips Dan dives into in how to Wake UP your crowd! Discover how you SHOULD NOT start your presentation, it could KILL your presentation, and not the good kill!

Round 2 brings up the Holidays! You’re about to get bombarded by cheer and more and more ads to buy STUFF. This topic was inspired by Natalie Sisson’s recent post on Making Sales during the Holiday Season. We discuss the freemium model and also how to stand out when you have information products. Natalie will provide more insight in….

THE MAIN EVENT with Natalie Sisson. She’s a true lifestyle entrepreneur traveling around with her suitcase internationally. Natalie has some excellent tips on increasing exposure during the hustle and bustle. Learn her tactics for increasing sales during the holiday season, her strategies for releasing a book, and how to use SEO to your advantage. Also, Natalie has just a bad-ass accent, she could make the Phonebook sound good.

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/natalie-sisson/feed/2ES Presents: Esther de Boer of Shootzillahttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/esther-de-boer/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/esther-de-boer/#respondThu, 21 Nov 2013 10:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/es-presents-carl-matiolla/Today we continue SAAS Entrepreneur month here on Entrepreneur Showdown: Presents, as we welcome on Esther de Boer of Shootzilla. Esther has a background in photography, and has run many businesses of her own. However a software based business is something that was never on Esther’s radar until she became a member of The Foundation.…

Esther has a background in photography, and has run many businesses of her own. However a software based business is something that was never on Esther’s radar until she became a member of The Foundation.

What makes Esther de Boer different from some of the other SAAS entrepreneurs we have spoken to is that she has multiple other businesses that she is running, in addition to Shootzilla. We discuss systems and tactics Esther uses to keep everything on the tracks, and to make sure one businesses does not suffer because of another.

Esther also did something different than the normal teaching of Dane Maxwell and Andy Drish in The Foundation. She pursued a SAAS product in a space that she was already very experienced in. However so far Esther thinks she made the right call!

Further Resources

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/esther-de-boer/feed/0Ezra Firestone, Marketing, and Get Your First 100 Blog Readers – ES 032http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ezra-firestone/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ezra-firestone/#commentsMon, 18 Nov 2013 10:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ezra-firestone-es-033/For Round 1 today, learn how to grow your blog to get your first 100 readers. We’re starting to build a blog readership to compliment our podcast and we found a killer article with tactical advice. We found 1 interesting tactic that you can implement right away, check it out! In Round 2, Joe and…

In Round 2, Joe and Dan discuss Marketing. Yes, you’ve heard us discuss it before, but this is based on a recent podcast from Think Act Get (we’ve already interviewed one side with James Schramko) now we get the other part of the duo with Ezra Firestone. Ezra is a killer marketer and we get a chance to define marketing before Ezra gets to swoop in and change our definition!

Ezra Firestone lands in the Main Event and ready to rumble. Learn his ONE place to focus your marketing expertise right now. Joe asks him about referrals and Ezra tells you why it could be a flawed business model to rely on. Ezra packs this interview with TONS of advertising tips and tricks, he also shows you how to GAIN MAXIMUM exposure for your brand and the exact strategy he uses to do for his own brand. This is an exciting episode, we had fun making it for you!

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ezra-firestone/feed/9ES Presents: Sam Ovens of Snap Inspecthttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/sam-ovens/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/sam-ovens/#commentsThu, 14 Nov 2013 09:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/es-presents-sam-ovens-of-snap-inspect/Sam Ovens continues the month dedicated solely to Software Entrepreneurs (SAAS). Sam shot to the top of the online world as one of the first success stories out of the Foundation, with founders Dane Maxwell and Andy Drish. He rose in notoriety with his interview with our friend Andrew Warner at Mixergy and gained worldwide…

Sam Ovens continues the month dedicated solely to Software Entrepreneurs (SAAS). Sam shot to the top of the online world as one of the first success stories out of the Foundation, with founders Dane Maxwell and Andy Drish.

He rose in notoriety with his interview with our friend Andrew Warner at Mixergy and gained worldwide exposure and helped contribute to the Foundation brand.

Sam’s main project is SnapInspect. We had already heard his story at Mixergy and wanted to dive in deeper how to grow beyond the Foundation and beyond the initial building of the product. Listen to Sam go in great detail on:

Why he struggled when he came out of the Foundation even with paying customers.

How He lost his Girlfriend because of his Entrepreneurial adventures.

Why he thinks Lifestyle Entrepreneurs might be Lying….

One of his best sources for Leads (you might want to listen for his top one……)

Hear also Sam talk about a great story about Steve Jobs and how he tested the market to find the right idea. It’s all about testing, even Joe gets sucked into a “potentially” good idea that Sam quickly proves wrong!

Sam’s also building a successful consulting Business over at his personal site. This is a unique Showdown interview as we hear alot more stories than normal but it’s intriguing. Hear Sam’s voice as he remembers how much he struggled and had to sell everything to pay the bills.

If you’re a wannabe Software Entrepreneur, this is the interview for you.

Further Resources

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/sam-ovens/feed/3Laura Roeder, Workspace Productivity, & Lying to Yourself – ES 031http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/laura-roeder/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/laura-roeder/#respondMon, 11 Nov 2013 09:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/laura-roeder-es-032/We kick off Round 1 by talking about 5 Small Workspace Change That Will Make You More Productive. There are multiple things that you can do TODAY regardless of you work environment that will immediately improve your productivity. Who doesn’t want that? Temperature, lighting, and paint. Oh my! Then in Round 2, we let Laura…

]]>We kick off Round 1 by talking about 5 Small Workspace Change That Will Make You More Productive. There are multiple things that you can do TODAY regardless of you work environment that will immediately improve your productivity. Who doesn’t want that? Temperature, lighting, and paint. Oh my!

Then in Round 2, we let Laura Roeder ask the question, “Want to Start Growing Your Business? Stop Lying to Yourself!” Many online wantrepreneurs claim they want one thing or another, but when it comes to taking action, a large number of them do the wrong thing. Are you over thinking things? Are you treating your journey like a marathon or a sprint? Joe and Dan discuss this, and more.

And in the Main Event, Dan goes solo as he steps in the ring with Laura Roeder of LKR Social Medial. Laura is a social media queen, but she knows so much more! That’s what we get into. Laura teaches thousands of online students how to stand out from the crowd in a variety of ways, and she is living proof.

“We are the only limitation in our own businesses. Everything is doable.” CLICK TO TWEET

Laura is a huge advocate of being yourself. She has a strong personality, and thinks your online content should allow this personality to show through.

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/laura-roeder/feed/0ES Presents: David Cristello of Jetpack Workflowhttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/david-cristello-jetpack-workflow/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/david-cristello-jetpack-workflow/#respondThu, 07 Nov 2013 09:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/es-presents-david-christello/Exciting times here at The Showdown, as we debut an all new month of Entrepreneur Showdown: Presents. October 2013 saw some exciting Entertainment Entrepreneurs, but November 2013 might be even better! November 2013 is SAAS Entrepreneur Month! We’ll be interviewing four dynamic and cutting edge entrepreneurs who are making headway in the software as a…

]]>Exciting times here at The Showdown, as we debut an all new month of Entrepreneur Showdown: Presents. October 2013 saw some exciting Entertainment Entrepreneurs, but November 2013 might be even better!

November 2013 is SAAS Entrepreneur Month! We’ll be interviewing four dynamic and cutting edge entrepreneurs who are making headway in the software as a service space.

We kick of SAAS Entrepreneur month with David Cristello of Jetpack Workflow (formerly ProcessPro). David is a self made entrepreneur who has been plying is craft in the marketing space for longer than most who are his age. However his latest venture is creating a SAAS product, and David is not afraid to tell us everything!

We hear about the failed dental venture David first experimented with, and find out what exactly went wrong. David also tells us some of the techniques he learned during niche selection to ensure that he would not experience failure again! David Cristello is a student of Dane Maxwell and Andy Drisch’s The Foundation, and David shares with us what that program did for him.

And of course we will spend plenty of time talking with David about his current project which he has been able to develop almost completely without a penny out of his own pocket. He is solving big pains in the finance space that many large corporations cannot seem to find the answer to, and we dig into how he manages to do it better, and more!

Further Resources

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/david-cristello-jetpack-workflow/feed/0Ryan Lee, The Magic of Niche Marketing & Goal Setting – ES 030http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ryan-lee/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ryan-lee/#commentsMon, 04 Nov 2013 09:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ryan-lee-es-030/We discuss goal-setting in Round 1, we all have goals but what’s the difference between goals and dreams? Joe and Dan dive into this topic and we go down and deep into it! Dan gives advice on reverse engineering your goal and how that may be the route you should go. For Round 2, we…

]]>We discuss goal-setting in Round 1, we all have goals but what’s the difference between goals and dreams? Joe and Dan dive into this topic and we go down and deep into it! Dan gives advice on reverse engineering your goal and how that may be the route you should go.

For Round 2, we discuss Niche Marketing and how deep should you go with your niche? Many struggle with going deep because it’s easier to stay very general in your area and Joe admits he’s in that boat! We talk about some of our concerns with going deep and finding the perfect market for your product and service because it’s tough!

For the Main Event, Ryan Lee muscles his way to the stage to defend his position on niche marketing. We discuss Kardashians, Beanie Babies, fish tanks and more. Ryan debunks the “follow your passion to the money” theme you will hear going around online. He also walks you through in finding the market you want and how to attack your specific niche (with one of the most boring niches around). Hear also one of the biggest mistakes he made early on…did you make it already? Ryan rocks out in the showdown this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Further Resources

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ryan-lee/feed/4ES Presents: Dan Franks, Professional Wrestlerhttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/dan-franks-professional-wrestler/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/dan-franks-professional-wrestler/#respondThu, 31 Oct 2013 09:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/es-presents-eva-price/In the final episode in Entertainment Entrepreneur Month, Joe turns the tables and interviews his other half: Dan Franks. Joe asks Dan about his past as a professional wrestler, and the business side of a form of entertainment that many are not familiar with. Dan also has an interesting story about how he got into…

]]>In the final episode in Entertainment Entrepreneur Month, Joe turns the tables and interviews his other half: Dan Franks. Joe asks Dan about his past as a professional wrestler, and the business side of a form of entertainment that many are not familiar with.

Dan also has an interesting story about how he got into wrestling and online business at the same time. At the age of 14, Dan already had a profitable online business building and maintaining websites in the professional wrestling niche.

Find out what spending his young years as an online entrepreneur, and his older years as a professional wrestler, taught Dan. Dan also shares how those lessons still effect his businesses today.

Tune in next week as Entrepreneur Showdown: Presents will bring you SAAS Month. Four successful SAAS entrepreneurs will tell their stories of success and failure in a new episode every Thursday in November!

Further Resources

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/dan-franks-professional-wrestler/feed/0Leadership – An Entrepreneur Showdown Style Debatehttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/leadership-an-entrepreneur-showdown-style-debate/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/leadership-an-entrepreneur-showdown-style-debate/#commentsWed, 30 Oct 2013 10:00:04 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=1179This is the first in a series of unique Showdown style debates blog posts, where Dan and Joe will pick a topic and “back and forth blog”, with the conversation going wherever it goes. It’s a style we’ve never seen done anywhere else, and would love to hear your thoughts below in the comments! “Leaders…

]]>This is the first in a series of unique Showdown style debates blog posts, where Dan and Joe will pick a topic and “back and forth blog”, with the conversation going wherever it goes. It’s a style we’ve never seen done anywhere else, and would love to hear your thoughts below in the comments!

“Leaders Work Smarter, Not Harder”

Dan and I recently sat in on a leadership panel discussing the traits, strengths and mistakes of leaders, so we thought it would be fun to dive into the topic on the blog. We’re also basing our discussion on a blog post we read about the 5 Myths of Leadership over at Ekaterina Walter’s Site.

When I think of a leader, I think of someone who is confident, has the ability to persuade people, and make difficult decisions. No where do I mention hard work, as leaders don’t necessarily need to work to lead. Or do they?

When I think back just to college, some of my friends who were able to sway the interests of others didn’t necessarily work very hard at all, but they knew how to persuade others to follow their lead. Ekaterina starts off Myth 1 saying that a myth of leadership is that “Leaders work smarter not harder.” I think that’s a fact.

I agree with you, Joe, about the fact that leaders don’t have to work hard. I also agree that they need to work smart. However there is one HUGE thing that some could infer based on this statement, that’s grossly incorrect to the point that I feel the need to point this out. Leaders do not have to be smart. What do I mean?

What I mean, is that the best leaders don’t have to have superb skill or detailed knowledge on the topic or area in which they’re leading. In my opinion, a good leader is one who knows how to best surround himself with the right people, and then guide them in the right direction. These skilled leaders could be leaders in any area, regardless of their individual expertise.

My prime example is Richard Branson, who certainly has to be considered one of the top business leaders of all time. Just look at all the areas he has ventured into while building over 400 different companies. He hasn’t just ventured into many vastly diverse areas of business, but SUCCEEDED in many of these areas.

What Branson might have lacked in “smarts” when it came to the specific area, he made up for with his innate ability to put the right people in place (people who WERE smart in those specific areas) while stepping back and doing what he does best: LEAD.

Influencers

Henry Ford did the same thing surrounding himself with smart people. There’s a great story where many “intelligent” people actually took him to court because he was influencing other people with his ideas and they felt he wasn’t smart enough to do it because he wasn’t educated.

They asked him fact questions such as the date of the Revolutionary War, or who was Benedict Arnold, and he knew none of that.

So he responded saying,

“If I should really WANT to answer the foolish question you have just asked, or any of the other questions you have been asking me, let me remind you that I have a row of electric push-buttons on my desk, and by pushing the right button, I can summon to my aid men who can answer ANY question I desire to ask concerning the business to which I am devoting most of my efforts. Now, will you kindly tell me, WHY should I clutter up my mind with general knowledge, for the purpose of being able to answer questions, when I have men around me who can supply any knowledge I require?”

That story was the early 1900’s so what about in today’s economy, the new leader must have other traits such as being able to brand himself and market himself. Would someone call Justin Bieber or Miley Cyrus a leader? They influence, surround themselves with the right people, does a leader need to be a role model?

I think bringing Miley or the Biebs into this is kind of silly. There is a HUGE difference between being an influencer and being a leader. Many people who are in the position to influence others have absolutely no power to lead others. No one will argue that Justin Bieber did not influence pre-pubescent boys all over the world to cut their hair in ridiculous ways. But that is not leading.

A leader is someone who not only does things that will direct the aimless (see above), but who has the ability to grab someone who is already set in their ways by the hand, show them why what they are doing is wrong, tell them why what he or she (the leader) is doing is right, and then let go of that hand and have them choose to follow on their own.

As I’ve already stated, the best leaders are the ones who surround themselves with the smartest, brightest minds that can attain and goal, while not necessarily having to be good at anything. In fact, they could have all sorts of warts that make them personally very undesirable. However their ability to put the right pieces in place mask these faults, or at the very least make them irrelevant.

I’d be interested to hear your argument about the role model question you posed, Joe, because I’m guessing you won’t agree with my take?

What Biebs and the others don’t have, and they’re not leaders, is a GOAL. If you have followers but they aren’t being directed to a specific goal, then it’s not leadership. If Bieber runs a charity and tries to get each of his fans to donate a penny, that’s a leader.

As for the role model question, make sure you cite Wikipedia for your definition of it :D, it’s a one way street because all leaders are role models, but all role models aren’t leaders.

Role models inspire others to want to be like them. As a baby, toddlers look to their parents for what should be done, how to act, and the parent, when done right, are selfless in how they teach the child right and wrong, work ethic etc. It’s the same when we admire great leaders, many wish to be like them whether you want to impact millions, as MJ Demarco quotes, or you want the confidence of a great speaker we admire such as Marcus Sheridan or Scott Dinsmore.

Lots of disagreements with you here. I cannot disagree with you more when you say, “If Bieber runs a charity and tries to get each of his fans to donate a penny, that’s a leader.” Really? I’m having a hard time even finding words to respond to that with. So instead, I’ll just react like I did the time I walked in on two of my friend’s cousins kissing each other, and ignore it and move on.

But your saying, “All leaders are role models…” is also so full of wrong it’s not even funny, and I cannot give this the “cousin treatment”. Adolf Hitler was one of the world’s most successful leaders for over 10 years, but was also pure evil, directly or indirectly causing the death of over 70 million people. Leader? Absolutely. Role model? Absolutely not!

So I went a little extreme there and said the H word, but I think any discussion of leadership would not be complete without being candid with the fact that leadership is a powerful weapon that can be used for good as well as bad.

With all of our arguing of semantics, I think we can agree that there are leaders, and then there are GOOD leaders. My favorite quote that, to me, describes what makes a good leader, is from the great Jim Rohn.

“The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.”

This embodies how I try to lead, and every time I re-read it I am better for it.

In my experience, when people say that they “can’t find words to respond to something,” because they think it’s a bad argument, it usually means they have no response to it, so they try and brush it off. If it wasn’t Justin Bieber, but instead I say, “If Mother Teresa tried to get each of her followers to donate a penny…” most would call that leadership. It’s a fair argument, as leaders have goals which you failed to address.

Hitler is the normal punching bag people use to talk about good and bad leadership. He was an excellent leader with a very warped sense of morality, to put lightly. Yet, in his rise to power, Germans adored him, and was very much a role model in their eyes as he took the German country out of their depression. In hind sight, no one would dare say he’s a role model, but in that time period before WW2, he was an idol to Germany.

We could go on and on about this for hours but let’s hear from you! How do you define a leader? Is it about traits, decisions, goals, who you surround yourself with, which one? We’ve named different leaders who have different characteristics, so we’re interested to hear your take!

Leave a comment below and describe who a leader is to you!

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/leadership-an-entrepreneur-showdown-style-debate/feed/3Corbett Barr, Top Business Mistakes & 3 Essential Site Elements – ES 029http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/corbett-barr/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/corbett-barr/#commentsMon, 28 Oct 2013 09:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/corbett-barr-es-029-2/Whether you have a website, blog, or online store, you need certain elements of your site to be there for the consumer. For Round 1, Dan and Joe dive into 3 MUST HAVE points that need to be tied into your website to succeed online. Are there mistakes you’re making on your site that need…

]]>Whether you have a website, blog, or online store, you need certain elements of your site to be there for the consumer. For Round 1, Dan and Joe dive into 3 MUST HAVE points that need to be tied into your website to succeed online. Are there mistakes you’re making on your site that need to be changed? Tune in now!

In Round 2, we tackle a recent post on Think Traffic. net “10 Mistakes in Starting an Online Business.” There are many topics that don’t seem to add up for us, do you start a business or build a platform? We’re going to need Corbett to sort some of these questions out in the Main Event!

Corbett Barr joins on the Showdown to untangle some of these mistakes made in the Online Business world. If you’re looking to build an online business or have one up and cooking, this is an episode you wont’ want to miss! In this interview you’ll learn Corbett’s reasons to start doing what you love now and hear his personal story about a partnership gone bad. Also hear his take on why your blog isn’t a business and which comes first, platform or product?

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/corbett-barr/feed/8ES Presents: Stuart Crane of TV Talkhttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/stuart-crane-tv-talk/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/stuart-crane-tv-talk/#respondThu, 24 Oct 2013 09:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/es-presents-stuart-crane-of-tvtalk/While many podcasters follow the same formula and fit themselves into the same mold, Stuart Crane of TV Talk set out to be different. TV Talk is a podcast network that has grown seemingly out of nowhere, and has taken a not so traditional route! Rooted in an iPhone and Android app, not iTunes (although…

]]>While many podcasters follow the same formula and fit themselves into the same mold, Stuart Crane of TV Talk set out to be different.

TV Talk is a podcast network that has grown seemingly out of nowhere, and has taken a not so traditional route!

Rooted in an iPhone and Android app, not iTunes (although it is also available there), Stuart Crane looks to make listening to expert reviews of your favorite television shows not only easy, but interactive!

Find out about TV Talk’s super intuitive interface that allows the listener to become part of the show with the App’s “Talk Back” feature. Stuart also discusses his lofty goals when it comes to revenue generation and securing big time advertisers!

Stuart Crane has had big successes in the past, so who are we to doubt that all of his plans will come to fruition?

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/stuart-crane-tv-talk/feed/0Do Something Different – Make a Differencehttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/do-something-different/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/do-something-different/#commentsWed, 23 Oct 2013 10:30:08 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=970We’re in a space that is known for having a lot of imitators. It’s very rare to see someone do something different and stray from the safe zone. I use the term “space” very ambiguously on purpose. That’s because what I am saying, I feel, applies to almost every industry, and every niche. I rarely…

It’s very rare to see someone do something different and stray from the safe zone. I use the term “space” very ambiguously on purpose. That’s because what I am saying, I feel, applies to almost every industry, and every niche.

I rarely catch myself saying, “Those guys are doing the same thing as everybody else,” because this observation has become so normal that it no longer even registers. However when someone does something different, it makes me drop everything and pay attention.

That being said, I cannot remember the last time that actually happened. Sure, I’m a believer in the philosophy that states that you can learn something from everyone, you just have to decide if it better teaches you what to do, or what not to do. But let’s cut the crap.

Same Song Different Chorus

I’m sick of reading the same rehashed copy on blogs, and hearing the same questions asked to guests on podcasts. That’s one of the reasons Joe and I started our podcast. We fell in love with many of the guests that “make the rounds”, but by the fifth or sixth time you hear them asked to tell the story of their first business, you either want to break your phone or break the host!

The last thing I want to do is toot our own horns, because good grief we have a long way to go. However I can honestly say that 9 out of every 10 of our guests comment on how much fun they had on our show, and how they wish more people would do something different. In fact, an even higher ratio of listeners give us the exact same feedback.

Do you hear that? EVERYONE WANTS SOMETHING DIFFERENT! So why the heck do so few people do it?

Creativity? What?

I think that lack of creativity is a big reason. Many of the “dweebs” who have the desire to start an online business, or want to crunch code for the next startup, are these so called left-brained thinkers. We (yes I am one of them) are great with numbers, analytical thoughts, and rationality. So to ask us to use the other side of the brain? The one that is great at thinking outside the box and taking risks? This has to be some kind of joke…

But there are ways to break free from the left side lockup:

Surround yourself with people who are right brained thinkers

You might clash from time to time, but consider it for the better, and keep an open mind (and an open notepad)!

Consume content from outside your normal areas of interest

If IOS App development is your true passion, and all you want to do is read books on the subject, how about shaking things up. A book about creative marketing might do you some good. Or how about listening to an episode of Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History? You never know what lessons Atilla the Hun might be able to teach you about creating the next Farmville!

Freaking log off!

I can’t count the number of times that I’ve been spinning my wheels for hours on end trying to come up with ideas, only to discover that about ten minutes after I step away from the computer for a jog, something mildly epic hits me. It is crazy, but doing something completely unrelated to the matter at hand often times produces the best results.

Want to Make a Difference? Act Like It!

So what does all this mean? It means to put forth effort. Many people preach that they “Want to make a difference.” But how can you make a difference when you yourself are not different? Somehow this key factor gets lost, unfortunately, and you need someone to slap you in the face for you to take notice.

You’re Welcome.

What do you do to bring out your creativity, and what do you do to ensure that you do something different?

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/do-something-different/feed/3Jason Womack, Networking Leverage, and Are you on the Right Path? – ES028http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/jason-womack/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/jason-womack/#respondMon, 21 Oct 2013 09:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/jason-womack/Are you on the wrong track in your life? It’s scary to think about, but Dan and Joe dive into Round 1 discussing this topic, and what many people do in the early stage of their life. If you’re a recent graduate or have started a new career, you’ll want to check out this article and…

In Round 2, we’ll discuss Building Your Network and when should you do it, a topic from Jason Womack (hint, he’ll be the guest!). Dan and Joe have different takes on when YOU might want to start building it and who is actually involved in your network. Joe and Jason don’t seem to agree, we’ll need to settle this in the Main Event!

We bring Jason Womack on the Main Event to discuss networking and more. Jason says he had to prepare by listening to multiple episodes of the ES to get ready for this, so don’t miss it! Learn about how Jason keeps track of all his networking contacts. Discover the 4 questions, what are they? Where can you find opportunities with your connections? Jason will help you out!

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/jason-womack/feed/0ES Presents: Gwen Reyes of Reel Vixenhttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/gwen-reyes-reel-vixen/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/gwen-reyes-reel-vixen/#respondThu, 17 Oct 2013 09:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/es-presents-dennis-wood/Imagine a life where your JOB entails going to the movies and watching television. A few times a week, you have to talk with the on screen and behind the scene stars of these programs. Then you create regular written, audio, and video content detailing your thoughts on the movies and interviews. Sound pretty tough?…

]]>Imagine a life where your JOB entails going to the movies and watching television. A few times a week, you have to talk with the on screen and behind the scene stars of these programs. Then you create regular written, audio, and video content detailing your thoughts on the movies and interviews.

Sound pretty tough? Well that’s exactly what our guest Gwen Reyes from ReelVixen.com does for a living. She is a television and movie critic who contributes to many different websites, podcasts, and TV shows.

Furthermore, Gwen has created a business around her personal brand, and makes a living doing things that many others do as mere hobbies.

We find out exactly how she monetizes her passion, what television shows you should be watching, coming soon movies to look out for, and MORE in today’s episode of Entrepreneur Showdown: Presents!

Join Us November 2nd in DFW!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/gwen-reyes-reel-vixen/feed/0Treat Your Next Speaking Presentation like a Shark Tank Pitchhttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/treat-next-speaking-presentation-like-shark-tank-pitch/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/treat-next-speaking-presentation-like-shark-tank-pitch/#commentsWed, 16 Oct 2013 04:45:46 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=1085When you think “Great speaking presentation”, you think of your favorite speaker or talk show host. When you just hear “presentation”, you automatically think of boring slideshows and napping during said presentation. For your next presentation, whether at a conference, meetup, class, or for your job, what kind of strategy do you think would be…

]]>When you think “Great speaking presentation”, you think of your favorite speaker or talk show host. When you just hear “presentation”, you automatically think of boring slideshows and napping during said presentation. For your next presentation, whether at a conference, meetup, class, or for your job, what kind of strategy do you think would be most effective? How about:

“We need cool pictures, people like pictures.”

“A sweet Title sucks people in, we need a cool title.”

“We need a well-crafted script, let’s write a cool script. How about a joke?”

Those are great presentation tips…..Yeah right, these are the worst tips floating out there. It’s missing some key themes that you can find right on Shark Tank, the entrepreneur show.

Make them Care

Before you enter the Shark Tank, you need to know who you’ll be pitching too and cater to those sharks.

In the same way, MOST people prepare for presentations focusing solely on the research of the topic.

This is 100% WRONG.

Much of your research needs to focus on WHO you’ll be presenting too. You need to make the topic relevant to them.

In our recent talk at Podcamp Dallas, we focused on the topic of co-hosting. Now we could have spent hours researching the benefits of co-hosting and put them in a nice slideshow.

Instead, we focused our efforts on Making Them Give a Crap.

When preparing, think about:

WHO? Is my audience

WHY? Should they care and, if they don’t, how can i make them care even if it doesn’t necessarily relate to them.

WHAT? Are there preconceived notions on the topic?

Notice there isn’t anything in there about the topic and it’s facts, but the presentation is instead built around the audience.

Think about it from the audience perspective, what kind of presentation would that audience member want?

You’re Selling your Answers

A Shark invests money and time with companies that solve a profitable problem and/or demonstrate innovation.

Especially if the audience isn’t interested in your topic, your job is to position the problem elaborated in the presentation as more important than it might be.

Listeners want time to be well-spent so you are literally pitching yourself and ideas to get listeners to become fans of your cause.

Think of the potential problems your information and/or ideas might be solving. Now, frame in your listeners head the consequences of not solving the problem. Present your Ideas and show how you are the key contributor to solving the problem.

Position Yourself as an Expert

You gain immense notoriety just from being onstage. No matter how small the stage is.

Entrepreneurs gain instant credibility for getting to pitch to the sharks in the tank. As a bonus, they look cool by association as they get to hang with billionaires.

Having an audience that already admires you gives you the chance to leverage your stance as an expert.

Provide key stats in your area of expertise, give tips for those in the same industry, give testimony of your past success, etc. Doing all this makes those in the audience think you’re an expert. You may not be an expert! But being on stage speaking about the topic automatically gives you credibility.

Furthermore, people in the audience will WANT to talk to you afterward, so show them you have the brains for the industry to build connections down the line. Meaning, when they come up to you after your talk, chat more in depth with each person, maybe share an added tip that wasn’t in the presentation. You’ll further build your credibility and notoriety.

Humor wakes the nappers’ from the front row. Humor loosens up an audience and brings in laughter, which is the nectar of the Gods when you’re on stage. I give better presentations when the audience is laughing and having a good time and I’m sure you will too.

Don’t script many jokes, let them happen.but you should also have some in your back pocket. Jokes will change with the audience (you’re not a stand-up comedian who has the same presentation each time).

If a pitch on Shark Tank is boring, you’ll see the interest creep from their eyes. If it’s exciting, even if it’s a terrible product, the Sharks will enjoy themselves and sometimes even consider throwing their hat into the ring.

Cut loose, test some jokes on friends and see what sticks! Never underestimate the power of HUMOR!

Have you learned presentation skills from Shark Tank? What’s your best tip? COMMENT BELOW AND LET US KNOW!

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/treat-next-speaking-presentation-like-shark-tank-pitch/feed/1James Clear, Becoming a Chosen One, and Risky vs Reckless – ES 027http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/james-clear/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/james-clear/#respondMon, 14 Oct 2013 09:30:49 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=835When you think of an entrepreneur, you sometimes think immediately “Risk-Taker”. Is there a line past that to reckless? Dan and Joe tackle the issue, what temperament they are, and perhaps identify which one you are! In Round 2, we’ll discuss the “Chosen Ones.” Are some people chosen for success, and is every generation thinking…

In Round 2, we’ll discuss the “Chosen Ones.” Are some people chosen for success, and is every generation thinking the next is entitled? We’ll tackle this topic inspired by James Clear.

“Luck Provides Opportunities, but YOU have to walk through the door” – James Clear CLICK TO TWEET

James Clear enters the Ring to delve further into “old-style” work ethic and the “knowledge” work ethic. James is a health guru as well and gives you tips on maintaining your health, its importance in business, and developing habits around it. Listen for the gem in this interview with how Environment can play a key in your habitual and marketing efforts!

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/james-clear/feed/0ES Presents: Scott Osburn of Highland Concertshttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/scott-osburn-highland-concerts/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/scott-osburn-highland-concerts/#respondThu, 10 Oct 2013 09:30:45 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=804You’ve surely heard it by now, the body thumping beats of the EDM movement. And if you live anywhere close to Dallas, TX, there’s a good chance the group responsible is Highland Concerts! Lead by Scott Osburn, 1/2 of the founding duo who founded Highland Concerts in 2008 and are the masterminds behind the Lights…

]]>You’ve surely heard it by now, the body thumping beats of the EDM movement. And if you live anywhere close to Dallas, TX, there’s a good chance the group responsible is Highland Concerts!

Lead by Scott Osburn, 1/2 of the founding duo who founded Highland Concerts in 2008 and are the masterminds behind the Lights All Night music festival. Lights All Night is known around the world as one of the premier electronic dance music events, drawing tens of thousands people from all over for it’s multi-day events every December.

Even more exciting for Scott Osburn, though, is the fact that this year they will be expanding internationally, as they introduce Mexico City to the Lights All Night phenomenon!

UPDATE

Lights All Night recently announced the lineup for their Dallas events this December, and they will feature Deadmau5 and Kaskade, two of the biggest names in the EDM universe! This is huge news for Scott and the LAN team, and since it was not announced yet at the time of recording, we wanted to make sure you all knew! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.

BONUS: Check out the official recap trailer from Lights All Night 2012 in Dallas by CLICKING HERE!

Join Us November 2nd in DFW!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/scott-osburn-highland-concerts/feed/0Artisanal Entrepreneurialism – Lessons from a Master of His Crafthttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/artisanal-entrepreneurialism/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/artisanal-entrepreneurialism/#respondWed, 09 Oct 2013 10:30:31 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=979The public doesn’t know what they want. Many people look at where they want to be, and decide what they need to do to get there. Disrupters look at where they are going to go as a result of what they are doing, and plan accordingly. Ignorance is a strong attribute. Artisanal Entrepreneurialism The statements…

Many people look at where they want to be, and decide what they need to do to get there. Disrupters look at where they are going to go as a result of what they are doing, and plan accordingly.

Ignorance is a strong attribute.

Artisanal Entrepreneurialism

The statements above are a few of the principles preached by Greg Koch, CEO of Stone Brewing Co. out of Escondido, CA, who is the featured speaker in the video above. One of my favorite breweries (I love beer too much to pick just one), and also one of my new favorite entrepreneurial inspirations.

The concept of artisanal entrepreneurialism was foreign to me before hearing Greg talk in this video, but I like what I hear.

While I intended on combining this video with a more detailed blog post, I feel like there is no more value I can add to the video above.

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below.

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/artisanal-entrepreneurialism/feed/0Ben Krueger, Niche Podcasting, and Introvert or Extrovert in Business – ES 026http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ben-krueger/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ben-krueger/#commentsMon, 07 Oct 2013 09:30:00 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=833Are you an introvert or extrovert? Now that you’ve answered that, should you tailor your business to whether you are an introvert or extrovert? Joe and Dan discuss in an extended round 1 about their thoughts. Ben Krueger, the founder of Authority Engine, is the focus in Round 2 as it brings up the topic…

Forget the griping of the scrubs, lets bring on Ben to settle the score. Ben says he’s actually being a “flip-flopper” on his thoughts? How did his views change? Ben Krueger also lets us know what we’re doing right and what you can do to separate yourself from the pack!

BONUS: Check out Ben Krueger’s background on his interview with Srini on BlogcastFM. Find out why you SHOULD NOT start a podcast!

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ben-krueger/feed/13ES Presents: Amanda Pekoe of The Pekoe Grouphttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/amanda-pekoe/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/amanda-pekoe/#respondThu, 03 Oct 2013 09:30:39 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=796We are super pumped to be debuting the new Entrepreneur Showdown: Presents series, and even more pumped that it’s October because October is Entertainment Entrepreneur Month! Today we are super excited to be sharing with you our visit with Amanda Pekoe of the Pekoe Group. Amanda is a former Broadway and Off-Broadway performer and producer…

Amanda is a former Broadway and Off-Broadway performer and producer who discovered her true calling, which was the business side of show business. She made the leap into marketing and advertising the same shows she once was a part of, and has never looked back!

The Pekoe Group has absolutely NAILED their online presence, as we discuss in the interview. We have never seen anyone dominate the Google ranks like Amanda and her group do! We find out how she’s accomplished this, but more importantly what she does for her clients that sets her apart from other people in her space.

This is a fascinating interview, and if you tune in to any other mainstream “entrepreneur style podcasts”, take it from me you will be hearing a lot more from Amanda Pekoe in the not so distant future .

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/amanda-pekoe/feed/0Content Creation That Lasts – If You Build It, They Will Comehttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/content-creation/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/content-creation/#commentsWed, 02 Oct 2013 11:00:08 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=828Joe and I have recently had the privilege of being invited on as guests on a few other podcasts, and have had a blast being on the other side of the microphone! While we make no claims to be experts by any means, we do feel like we, as guests, can provide some valuable insights…

Joe and I have recently had the privilege of being invited on as guests on a few other podcasts, and have had a blast being on the other side of the microphone! While we make no claims to be experts by any means, we do feel like we, as guests, can provide some valuable insights to a certain audience. One of the most recent podcasts we were interviewed for really got me thinking about the various paths people take, and why I feel we made the right decision in the path we took.

We were welcomed on as guests of the Project Passive Podcast, hosted by Freddie Mixell of ProjectPassive.com. After a great interview, the final question Freddie posed to us was, “What advice would you give to anyone just starting out or thinking about starting?” It is a very innocent, and a very common question. About as generic as a question can get, but also as open ended as one can be as well.

My answer was simple: create content. Whether you have an idea, like we did, and begin immediately putting that idea into action, or don’t have a clue but just start putting that pen to paper, I think getting the ball rolling is more important than anything else. And yes, that includes being more important than building an audience first.

This type of opinion often times brings the critics out of the woodwork with statements such as, “You’re wasting your time blogging about what you ate for dinner,” or “If a tree falls in the woods, and no one is there to hear it…” I call these negative and discouraging opinions hogwash, especially when guiding someone who has never created anything.

Analysis Paralysis

My thought process is twofold. First, I think that “analysis paralysis” is something that many beginners are susceptible to. There are so many “great ideas” and convincing courses being pitched in our space claiming to be the next big money idea. With all of these ideas floating around, it’s easy to fall prey to reading and following many of them without ever taking any action. Speaking from experience, once you get caught in this vortex of consuming without producing, it becomes difficult to break free.

Quality Over Quantity

The bigger reason I stand firmly behind the idea of content creation before building an audience, though, is because of the quality of audience you can attract when you create the content first. Now this one applies to someone a little further along than a daily bowel movement blog, but I can imagine anyone reading this aspires to do more than that. I see this as first doing something that you have interest in and a desire to pursue, and then once that content is out there, you can see who is consuming it, and analyze their behaviors and opinions. This will let you know whether you should push forward, pivot, or cut bait.

When you do this and find something that works, you might start with a very small audience and build it up slowly, but that audience is going to know and love what you do, and they’ll be by your side for the long haul.

Compare this to spending months building an email list of people who are not even really sure what you plan on doing. Maybe you attracted them with great copy on a landing page, or had a catchy name and logo for your free eBook you’ll trade them. Imagine you spent months putting all your effort into building this “audience,” with grand stories of magical things that they will see in due time. In the background you are meticulously working away to develop a great library of content. Or maybe even worse, putting together some sort of course or program that you will unleash on the world when launch day comes!

Where Did Everybody Go?

Yet that is what you’ve done, and it’s finally here: launch day! Ten thousand email addresses captured, and you can’t wait to share your months of hard work with the masses! You send out your email letting everyone know that the time is now.

Unfortunately, your standard 10%-20% goes to spam or gets caught in Gmail’s ridiculous new email eating system. Another 15% forgot who you were, and why they signed up. They either unsubscribe, or, *GASP*, mark you a spam! 25% read the email and delete it without ever acting. 30% actually head on over to inspect the masterpiece, but decide that what you’re doing is not really what they expected. They leave, never to return. How many more percentage points do I have to eliminate here?

Obviously I’m going over the top, but my point is: how can someone justify putting in all of this work without knowing if anyone will give a sh*t? Why would you not have some level of testing to validate whatever it is you’re doing? I’d much rather put a month into a blog or podcast and find out after that month that I need to pivot or cut bait, than put MONTHS into building this so called “platform,” only to find out it was all for nil, and THEN I have to start over.

So Content Creation?

Back to where this all started, the question from Freddie Mixell. About halfway through explaining my advice I’d give to someone just starting out, I realized that I was speaking out directly against what Freddie was doing. If you haven’t checked out ProjectPassive.com, Freddie is doing some really neat things. Specifically, he has an insider type area where he is showing a select few a “behind the scenes” look at how he is building his content library, as well as building his audience for his launch.

I think this is a very cool idea, and is definitely something that could set him apart from others and could build the “know like and trust” relationship with his audience. However he is doing all of this without any “preview” of what it actually is that he’ll be doing.

Freddie has some experience in internet marketing, so he is not new to the space overall. However if I were to give him, and anyone else set on this audience first content second method, I’d advise at the very least to release some amount of content on the front end. Consider it like a weather balloon, sent away to learn something other than what you already think or know, and to send information back to you so that you can make better decisions in the future.

As you can probably tell, I can get rather long winded (long fingered might be more descriptive, but it doesn’t sound right) when I feel passionately about something. But I think the main takeaway that I would advise anyone looking to get started in this space is to not be afraid to create something.

Even if one of your first goals is to build a massive email list and following (which absolutely SHOULD be one of your first goals, by the way), do yourself and your future followers a favor: give them something to wet their appetite now, to validate your idea, and to build a firm foundation that will last.

What Do You Think?

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this subject. Are you on the side of good, encouraging those to put the pedal to the metal and create something? Or do you side with the evil empire, and speak out about the trees falling in the woods? Let me hear from you below!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/content-creation/feed/3Good Times Ahead!http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/good-times-ahead/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/good-times-ahead/#respondWed, 02 Oct 2013 10:00:59 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=876With the growth of the original Entrepreneur Showdown Podcast comes exciting times for us here at Entrepreneur Showdown. As you probably already noticed, we have begun a weekly blog post where we plan on exploring all kinds of ways to bring the Showdown style to the written word. Last week’s piece was an example of an…

]]>With the growth of the original Entrepreneur Showdown Podcast comes exciting times for us here at Entrepreneur Showdown. As you probably already noticed, we have begun a weekly blog post where we plan on exploring all kinds of ways to bring the Showdown style to the written word. Last week’s piece was an example of an “Ask the Expert” style post, where we get opposing viewpoints from today’s thought leaders on a variety of topics that we hope you find interesting.

Coming tomorrow is the debut of our newest podcast concept, which we call Entrepreneur Showdown: Presents. Every month we will select a “theme of the month”, and then every Thursday during that month we will present a guest of the week who is an entrepreneur that fits in that theme. October 2013 is Entertainment Entrepreneur Month, where every interview will feature a very successful entrepreneur in the entertainment business. We are super excited to be able to leverage this format to bring you awesome interviews of awesome people who might not fit the model of any other podcasts, but who have great stories to share!

So stick around for some good time fun-fun with the Entrepreneur Showdown!

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/good-times-ahead/feed/0Greg Ciotti, Unique Selling Propositions, and Cutting Expenses – ES 025http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/greg-ciotti/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/greg-ciotti/#respondMon, 30 Sep 2013 09:30:35 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=799It’s personal finance time on the Showdown. Here, Joe and Dan discuss cutting expenses like an Entrepreneur, and give some juicy tips on negotiating. Find out Dan’s tips on getting added bonuses when you travel. In Round 2, we all know how daunting a task it is to dive into a business arena full of…

You know what we do for the Main Event, bring on our guest Greg Ciotti to go deeper on how your business or blog can stand out i.e. Building your Unique Selling Proposition. Greg will give you tips on that with real-world examples. He’s also making some big transitions and you can get in on the ground floor. As a bonus, Greg tells you why social media is WAY overhyped!

BONUS: If you want to write epic posts like Greg Ciotti, go check out his interview at B2B inbound. Also learn his secrets on guest-blogging at sites such as the massive Copyblogger.

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/greg-ciotti/feed/0Billy Murphy, the Art of Being Interesting, and E-Commerce Excellence – ES 024http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/billy-murphy/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/billy-murphy/#commentsThu, 26 Sep 2013 09:30:26 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=793What is the key to being Interesting? With online content, it’s easy to get a little bit too serious. In this Round 1, Joe and Dan let you know how you can become more exciting and enticing! Guess what, you can be wrong and be interesting, check it! Dan and Joe dive into our friend, Billy…

]]>What is the key to being Interesting? With online content, it’s easy to get a little bit too serious. In this Round 1, Joe and Dan let you know how you can become more exciting and enticing! Guess what, you can be wrong and be interesting, check it!

Dan and Joe dive into our friend, Billy Murphy’s, new venture over at Forever Jobless. He started EcomLab to help others learn how to start drop-shipping sites. We admit, we’re not sure what this e-commerce business is all about, so we don’t waste much time and get right to the Main Event!

Billy Murphy drops into the Main Event to answer what an e-commerce store is, and explains that it’s a lot easier than you think and YOU need to try it! Billy walks through what you need to do right away with finding the right niche, suppliers, and how quickly you can set up your store. One of our most tactical interviews to date!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/billy-murphy/feed/3The Sophomore Slump – 7 Experts Help You Win!http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/sophomore-slump/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/sophomore-slump/#respondWed, 25 Sep 2013 13:00:14 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=742The sophomore slump is a phenomenon that cannot really be explained, but transcends cultures and industries. In the UK it is referred to as the “second year blues,” and Australians call it “second year syndrome.” The term is used to describe students’ second year performance in schools, bands releasing their second album, sequel movies, and…

]]>The sophomore slump is a phenomenon that cannot really be explained, but transcends cultures and industries. In the UK it is referred to as the “second year blues,” and Australians call it “second year syndrome.” The term is used to describe students’ second year performance in schools, bands releasing their second album, sequel movies, and yes, athletics. Right RG3?

One place that we do not often see this term being used, but where I think it belongs, is in the online entrepreneurship space. How many blogs, podcasts, and coaching programs have you seen come out of the gate strong, but then fade into the night like a shooting star, never to be seen or heard from again?

In fact, take a look at a simple “Best Blogs of 2011” type post that can be easily found with a Google search. Chances are that quite a few of them are either no longer updated, or have already expired and send you to some spammy page completely unrelated to what it used to be!

Ask the Experts

There are many reasons that this type of thing happens so often in our space, but there are also a number of experts who have not only beaten this sophomore slump, but have persevered through it to become even better than they were before. I reached out to some of these success stories to get their takes. How do you avoid a sophomore slump, and what do you do to break free if you experience one?

1. Justin Cooke

With very few exceptions, the “sophomore slump” is something all aspiring entrepreneurs go through when creating a product, starting their business, etc. We dug into this a bit on our podcast about the Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster discussed on your show

You are not the exception – this is going to happen to you, too.

Before even getting started, there are a couple of things you can do to ease the pain of this first dip or setback:

Niching Down – Rather than taking the awfully expensive route of breaking into a large industry, cut down your target market to the point that you can be #1 or #2 in the niche within 6 months. Seth Godin’s right – the winner takes the spoils.

Expected Value – Can you take advantage of an expanding industry to keep you growing during the slump? If you make it through the slump and everything went your way, will this get you where you want to be?

Stage Test – Can you see yourself as the keynote speaker in the next 2-3 years at an industry-leading conference? Would being THE industry expert in your niche be an end-goal for you?

These may be helpful for those who haven’t even started yet, but what about those currently going through the entrepreneurial slump? Here are a few of the things that can keep you going:

Vision – You started your entrepreneurial journey with a vision of a world that’s different than it is today. Dwell on that. Share your vision with others. The more people you can get to see your vision, the closer you’ll come to making it happen.

Passion – I’m not one of those that would argue you have to be passionate about your niche, but having a passion for the work or lifestyle can, at least, help you get through the humps. If you feel like your passion has faded a bit, find others you can connect with that are either in your niche and share that passion or are building their own inspiring businesses.

“This Too Shall Pass” – Keep in mind that there are going to be many more ups and downs in your business. Nothing’s permanent, especially in the fast-moving game that is entrepreneurship. Take this opportunity to prepare yourself for the next growth phase so that you can capitalize and ride the next wave even further.

2. James Clear

It all comes down to systems. Many people burst onto the scene because in the beginning their motivation and willpower is high. They are willing to do anything and talk to everyone… and that works for a little while. After some time, however, it becomes clear that you can’t maintain this pace on motivation alone. And more importantly, when you encounter a setback — as all entrepreneurs do — your motivation starts to fade.

The alternative is to build systems for marketing, promotion, etc. The goal should be to develop a process that doesn’t rely on motivation or willpower to continue to grow your company. Growth is simply part of the process, it’s part of the system that you build and the actions that you take each day. As one example, I do this with my writing and re-publishing. I have a system for generating new content on a consistent basis (every Monday and Thursday) and then for spreading that content across dozens of related sites.

3. Chris Ducker

In the sales game, there’s a saying that goes something along the lines of “The only way to get out of a sales slump, is to work your way out of it.” I believe hitting this similar entrepreneurial slump, after experiencing initial success and then resting on your laurels, is somewhat the same. The fact of the matter is that you probably experienced that initial success because you were working hard, hustling day and night to make it work. You’ve got to continue that — however, get smart — hire some help, delegate daily tasks and become less involved in the ‘operational’ side of things. As the business owner that you are, you should be focused on RUNNING the business – not BECOMING the business!

4. Tim Paige

This feels, to me, like it fits right along with “The Dip” as Seth Godin would call it, and it’s an endlessly debatable topic. One of the biggest keys is to have your “why” always readily available and apparent so that when you think you want to give up because you’re struggling to attain that success you started off with, you can focus on your why and dig deep. It’s all about hustling your face off so you can get back on track. Chances are, if you had that “rookie success” you did it through hustle, so recreate that and you’re bound to make it to the light at the end of the tunnel.

5. Chris Guthrie

It took me a while to experience my first success (that being with Amazon’s affiliate program), earning several thousand per month, and being able to support my wife and I on my Amazon earnings. Shortly thereafter, I sold my top Amazon site in a six figure deal, which felt like a pretty solid base hit (home run in my book is an exit event for $1MM+ and grand slam would be $10MM+). Since then, I’ve been working on a lot of different projects trying to make whatever I do next be bigger. Ultimately, that’s what I believe is the challenge. Look at each success as a stepping stone towards something bigger, and push yourself to keep reaching.

]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/sophomore-slump/feed/0Tim Conley, CEO Double Duty, and Breaking Out of Comfort Zones – ES 023http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/tim-conley/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/tim-conley/#respondMon, 23 Sep 2013 09:30:57 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=625It’s fun to say that you’re the CEO of something, but what about all the other small stuff? Let’s start wearing some different hats, and that’s what Joe and Dan dig into for Round 1. There’s always work going on in the background, it’s not all glamour, sometimes you could be the janitor! Round 2…

]]>It’s fun to say that you’re the CEO of something, but what about all the other small stuff? Let’s start wearing some different hats, and that’s what Joe and Dan dig into for Round 1. There’s always work going on in the background, it’s not all glamour, sometimes you could be the janitor!

Round 2 has Dan and Joe revealing some of the ways they try and break out of their comfort zone based on Tim Conley’s recent podcast episode on Foolish Adventure. Dan admits to being an introvert around strangers. If you’ve ever heard one of his long winded questions to our guests, you might sound the B.S. alarm. Let’s see if he can talk his way out of this one!

And you know it’s coming, Tim Conley’s on the Main Event to tackle your FEARS. What are Tim’s Triple D’s he likes (not those, sicko)! Also learn about what the “Black box” is in business. Who should have one? Do you have one? You’re gonna need to find out! Finally, we all have our queasy moments outside our comfort zone, but Tim can help you out with those. You can only benefit from going out of your CZone. Also find out the best way to seek revenge on someone who takes advantage of your kindness. Don’t miss what Tim says you should do!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/tim-conley/feed/0Neil Patel, Eating Dinner Like an Entrepreneur, and Visual Marketing – ES 022http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/neil-patel/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/neil-patel/#commentsThu, 19 Sep 2013 09:30:09 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=700Could the way you eat tell you about your productivity? In this Round 1, it seems Joe and Dan have cracked the code to it! Don’t miss this tasty treat of the showdown! In Round 2, we discuss some of Neil Patel’s, our guest, recent posts on visualization, copy-writing and more. Did you know visualization…

In Round 2, we discuss some of Neil Patel’s, our guest, recent posts on visualization, copy-writing and more. Did you know visualization in images can increase sales? We discuss specific tips and tricks, and some might surprise you!

For the Main Event we bring on the Main Man of the Main Event, Neil Patel, to get his insights on what you can do to immediately increase conversions. What should you be doing with images on your site? We also learn how Neil picks which images to use! (And no it’s not always a pretty lady!)

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/neil-patel/feed/2Jake Hower, Social Media Marketing, and Forced Entrepreneurship – ES 021http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/jake-hower/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/jake-hower/#respondMon, 16 Sep 2013 09:30:47 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=682What if everyone around you doesn’t get the “Entrepreneur” craze? Should you shove this stuff down their throat? Joe and Dan discuss this as well as what it means for each person to be an entrepreneur. In Round 2, Dan and Joe talk about Jake Hower’s recent interview with Justin Brooks. What should you be…

In Round 2, Dan and Joe talk about Jake Hower’s recent interview with Justin Brooks. What should you be doing, organic traffic or paid traffic? What kind of quality can you expect from it and learn from Dan and Joe’s personal experience with both! How good is Facebook advertising, what do you think? Joe and Dan have their own thoughts, but they’re no experts so they decided to bring one on!

We bring on Jake Hower to get his take on it as he’s a social media Australian macho man. Learn the different tactics Jake uses with different social media mediums. You don’t want to miss these marketing ninja tricks!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/jake-hower/feed/0Yaro Starak, the Art of Belief, and Storytelling for Profits – ES 020http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/yaro-starak/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/yaro-starak/#commentsThu, 12 Sep 2013 09:30:20 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=623Everyone loves a good story (HINT: Especially customers and consumers), but what kind of story should your business tell? It’s a tricky and dense subject that Joe and Dan dig into in this week’s Round 1. How has storytelling developed, and how should you develop your story? In Round 2, Yaro Starak is the focus…

]]>Everyone loves a good story (HINT: Especially customers and consumers), but what kind of story should your business tell? It’s a tricky and dense subject that Joe and Dan dig into in this week’s Round 1. How has storytelling developed, and how should you develop your story?

In Round 2, Yaro Starak is the focus with his recent post on reaching goals. He preaches that belief is the key to unlocking your success, but Dan and Joe are actually confused by this post! They know that it is an important concept, though, and will need Yaro to untangle it in the Main Event.

In the Main Event, Yaro Starak takes on visualization and what could be a pitfall of it. Of course Yaro brings more than expected, and turns the tables on Dan and Joe on their own positive or negative mindset. Oh, and ladies, you don’t want to miss the Aussie’s dating status!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/yaro-starak/feed/3Chris Ducker, Blogging for Fun or Business, and Just Saying No – ES 019http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/chris-ducker/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/chris-ducker/#respondSun, 08 Sep 2013 09:30:14 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=620Are you too agreeable when you negotiate? Dan and Joe discuss why saying “No” will help you in the long run when you negotiate! What mindset should you have going into a negotiation? You might be surprised with some of their revelations! In Round 2, we discuss Chris Ducker’s recent post, “Think Like a Business Owner…

]]>Are you too agreeable when you negotiate?Dan and Joe discuss why saying “No” will help you in the long run when you negotiate! What mindset should you have going into a negotiation? You might be surprised with some of their revelations!

Finally, Chris Ducker is center stage for the Main Event to discuss his mindset when producing content. What mindset do you have? Chris is also a master when it comes to hosting and participating in masterminds, and we hear the benefits and sometimes pitfalls of them straight from the horse’s mouth. Chris also threatens “to go Jason Statham” on Joe, so tune in to find out why!

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“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”
― Jim Rohn

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/chris-ducker/feed/0David Wood, Connecting with Busy People, and Cures for Unhappiness – ES 018http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/david-wood/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/david-wood/#respondWed, 04 Sep 2013 09:30:34 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=602Round 1 has Joe and Dan discussing how to connect with busy people from an article by Steve Blank on his site. Steve doesn’t like “picking brains”, have you used that line? How about the dreaded and feared “cup of coffee” line? We also hear about Joe’s most embarrassing pitch with a co-founder of a…

]]>Round 1 has Joe and Dan discussing how to connect with busy people from an article by Steve Blank on his site. Steve doesn’t like “picking brains”, have you used that line? How about the dreaded and feared “cup of coffee” line? We also hear about Joe’s most embarrassing pitch with a co-founder of a top social media company.

David Wood’s recent podcast episode, 12 Common Causes and Cures for Unhappiness, is the focal point for Round 2. Dan and Joe discuss which of the 12 they find most common and they struggle with. Which one affects you the most? Check it out!

Then we bring on the exciting David Wood for the Main Event to get his mindset advice to reprogram yourself to happiness. David’s a master in formulating the mindset to success that will change your own thought process. Hear how to get unstuck, conquer fear, importance of generosity, and hear how David ended up front and center at a wedding in a loin clothe. You don’t want to miss this! This episode is hilarious!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/david-wood/feed/0Viveka Von Rosen, Staying Sane in High Pressure, and the Elusive LinkedIn – ES 017http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/viveka-von-rosen/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/viveka-von-rosen/#respondSun, 01 Sep 2013 09:30:41 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=583Stress in high pressure situations can bring the most resilient entrepreneur to his knees. However we have 10 Tips to Help Stay Sane, and you’ll be shocked to hear what Joe’s #1 is! Joe is a lover, and he is not afraid to tell the world! Then we get into the topic of LinkedIn. It…

]]>Stress in high pressure situations can bring the most resilient entrepreneur to his knees. However we have 10 Tips to Help Stay Sane, and you’ll be shocked to hear what Joe’s #1 is! Joe is a lover, and he is not afraid to tell the world!

Then we get into the topic of LinkedIn. It is the least popular of the big three social networking sites, but is that for good reason? Joe and Dan have thoughts of their own, and also get into some burning questions that have about the usefulness and functionality of LinkedIn.

Then in the Main Event, we bring on just the person to answer those questions: Viveka Von Rosen. Viveka is known as the LinkedIn Expert, and she certainly is a wealth of knowledge! But if you’re looking for one of those boring “optimizing your profile” interviews, look somewhere else! Viveka will tell you how your business can leverage LinkedIn TODAY to produce better results, optimize your site for SEO, and even drive more traffic to your main website!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/viveka-von-rosen/feed/0Pat Flynn, Learning to Market from Lady Gaga, and Can You Please Everyone – ES 016http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/pat-flynn/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/pat-flynn/#commentsWed, 28 Aug 2013 09:30:15 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=555You’ll go Gaga for this Round 1 as we discuss how GREAT Lady Gaga herself is at marketing. Are there strategies she uses that you can use as well in your business? Dan and Joe dive into this “little monster” of a topic you’ll need to hear, and go gaga for it yourself! For Round…

]]>You’ll go Gaga for this Round 1 as we discuss how GREAT Lady Gaga herself is at marketing. Are there strategies she uses that you can use as well in your business? Dan and Joe dive into this “little monster” of a topic you’ll need to hear, and go gaga for it yourself!

For Round 2, we’ll dig into Pat Flynn’s recent income report (highest ever for the internet business superstar), and talk about how maybe he has some pivots in his income strategy coming. We also discuss some of the haters he’s been getting, and Dan and Joe go off on them!

For the Main Event, we brought Pat in to get his take on the haters, where to start making money online, and tons of topics too numerous to mention. Pat didn’t even let us stop the interview, so we pushed further with him to get into even more topics. He answers the truthful question: Does Pat Flynn run an online business for the money and why?

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/pat-flynn/feed/8Dan Miller, Dangers in Deadlines, and Entrepreneurial Family Matters – ES 015http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/dan-miller/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/dan-miller/#commentsSat, 24 Aug 2013 09:30:51 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=552Often times we find ourselves in a situation where we have the opportunity to extend deadlines that we are working towards. Are there any benefits in extending deadlines? More importantly, what are the drawbacks to doing it and how do we maximize our productivity? Dan and Joe can’t agree on all of it, but learn their…

Often times we find ourselves in a situation where we have the opportunity to extend deadlines that we are working towards. Are there any benefits in extending deadlines? More importantly, what are the drawbacks to doing it and how do we maximize our productivity? Dan and Joe can’t agree on all of it, but learn their tips on meeting deadlines in your work!

Then in Round 2, we look at Dan Miller’s recent article on whether men should be the providers of the family, or if the new age has brought a time where men and women can play equal roles in the family. This is a topic that is sure to polarize all who listen, and we know that the independent women are sure to have something to say about it!

Finally, in the much anticipated Main Event, we bring on the great Dan Miller to dig more into his polarizing view. Dan sides VERY strongly one direction on the male’s role in the family, and he is not afraid to share it with Dan and Joe! Then, Dan Miller goes on to give incredible insight on finding work you love, and he will inspire you to start finding what you love. You don’t want to miss it, hear real life examples of how many of Dan’s students have found work they love.

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/dan-miller/feed/3Tom Ewer, Blogging vs Podcasting, and Ashton Kutcher – ES 014http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/tom-ewer/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/tom-ewer/#commentsTue, 20 Aug 2013 09:30:48 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=539In Round 1, Dan and Joe get their “TMZ” on when they delve into the celebrity world by looking at the recent speech by Ashton Kutcher at the “Teen Choice Awards”. You read that right. In the speech, Ashton gives 3 key ways to be successful that you won’t want to miss! Round 2 brings on…

]]>In Round 1, Dan and Joe get their “TMZ” on when they delve into the celebrity world by looking at the recent speech by Ashton Kutcher at the “Teen Choice Awards”. You read that right. In the speech, Ashton gives 3 key ways to be successful that you won’t want to miss!

Round 2 brings on the debate between the written word such as blogging, and audio such as podcasting. Of course, Joe and Dan are on the audio side, but there are still many clinging to the written word as the way of the present. What side of the fence are you on? The guest in the Main Event, Tom Ewer, is not only a fan of blogging, but is somewhat an opponent of blogging. We’re ready for him!

Tom comes on to defend his position in the Main Event, and tells us why the written word could actually make you take action faster. Dan and Joe fire back, and the showdown is definitely on! Tom Ewer also dives into the dangers of testing an idea, and why he looks for ways to NOT trade his time for money. From across the pond, Tom Ewer is a guest who is very opinionated, and is not afraid to share it!

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Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

-Thomas A. Edison

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Round 2 finds Joe and Dan debating Michael Stelzner’s, from the Social Media Marketing Podcast, recent interview discussing monetization strategies, and arguing which comes first: the Audience or the Product…..

We bring Michael in for the Main Event to get his take on how he monetizes, the dangers of affiliate marketing, and why you SHOULD start a blog even with the millions out there and how you can stand out. We also discuss his new venture, My Kids Adventures, and the tips he uses that you can use to start a fresh new venture! Don’t miss it!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/michael-stelzner/feed/0John Lee Dumas, Value of Employees, and Fraudulent Entrepreneurs – ES 012http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/john-lee-dumas/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/john-lee-dumas/#commentsMon, 12 Aug 2013 09:01:31 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=420There is a large disconnect between big business today, and the employees that run those businesses. This is brought to light in a recent article on Business Insider by Henry Blodget. It tells the story of how McDonalds could double the wages of all its employees, and cover the costs by simply raising the price…

]]>There is a large disconnect between big business today, and the employees that run those businesses. This is brought to light in a recent article on Business Insider by Henry Blodget. It tells the story of how McDonalds could double the wages of all its employees, and cover the costs by simply raising the price of a Big Mac by .68 cents. Dan and Joe dig into valuing and compensating employees, and what that means for entrepreneurs.

Then, Dan brings up a topic that hits close to home with he and Joe. Most people would avoid this topic, but they address it head on in round two!

And in the main event, the boys welcome on one of the most successful podcasters going today, John Lee Dumas from Entrepreneur on Fire. As opposed to addressing a specific podcast with him, they dig deeper into the round two topic with John, and then take the interview everywhere else. This is a sign of John Lee Dumas we rarely see, so you won’t want to miss it!

BONUS: We bring to light some of the “copycat” podcasts that have popped up stealing EOF’s format and material recently, and confront John with the tough questions. John’s typically a nice guy, but we see if we can get the gloves to come off for the showdown!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/john-lee-dumas/feed/7Dane Maxwell and Andy Drish, When to Start a Business, and Starting a SaaS from Zero – ES 011http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/dane-maxwell/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/dane-maxwell/#commentsThu, 08 Aug 2013 09:01:25 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=418In Round 1, Joe and Dan get heated while debating whether it is better to start a business during a down economy, or when the bubble is fully inflated! What are the pros and cons of each timing method, and which is right for you? Listen to their sides, and then decide for yourself! In…

In Round 2, the boys take a bit of a different path than is per the usual. Rather than breaking down a recent content piece, they break down one of the hottest coaching programs on the online business scene today. The Foundation. Run by Dane Maxwell and Andy Drish, they advertise being able to take someone with no coding experience with no ideas and turning them into SaaS business owners making 6 figures a year selling software products. Joe and Dan discuss their techniques and program, and share their thoughts.

And in the Main Event, we welcome our first guest duo interviewees, Dane Maxwell and Andy Drish. Rather than talk about an overview of The Foundation, as they’ve done many times (see links below), Dane and Andy go into greater detail of some things that happen within the foundation, and give some examples of the successful (and not so successful) students! This is info that has never been shared anywhere else, and we’re pumped to share it with you!

Bonus: Learn how Dane broke down one of his students and got to the true root of everything that has been holding him back, and how to use the same tactics with potential customers!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/dane-maxwell/feed/5Ryan Dobbs, Do You Need a Co-founder, and Replacing Yourself in Your Business – ES 010http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ryan-dobbs/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ryan-dobbs/#commentsSun, 04 Aug 2013 06:05:36 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=415Joe and Dan open the show by discussing whether or not a new startup founder or entrepreneur needs a partner or co-founder. They discuss some of the topics covered in a Business Insider article. Joe thinks he works better with someone else, Dan can go either way. Listen to them explain why, and then decide…

]]>Joe and Dan open the show by discussing whether or not a new startup founder or entrepreneur needs a partner or co-founder. They discuss some of the topics covered in a Business Insider article. Joe thinks he works better with someone else, Dan can go either way. Listen to them explain why, and then decide for yourself!

Then we move on to round two, where two podcast episodes are discussed, both from Ryan Dobbs of the Unreasonable Entrepreneur. Ryan has become a master of putting systems in place so that his businesses will practically run themselves. Dan opens up about his failures in trying to do the same.

Finally, the main event features an interview with the Unreasonable Entrepreneur himself, Ryan Dobbs. Ryan discusses his successes and failures in hiring employees and stepping away from his businesses. He talks about an embarrassing incident that happened with one person he trusted a lot, and how difficult it was for him to handle. Also, as a big time fitness buff, Ryan tells the guys where to expect the next wave in fitness fads to come from. This was a great interview, and we think you’ll be hearing from Ryan for years to come!

Bonus: Don’t miss Ryan’s secret ninja trick for finding A+ employees that are readily available and have practically no competition!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ryan-dobbs/feed/3Ryan Ferrier, Tips for Startups from Founders, and How to be a Finisher – ES 009http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ryan-ferrier/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ryan-ferrier/#respondWed, 31 Jul 2013 06:01:24 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=384In Round 1 of The Showdown, we uncover why all tips from successful startup founders may not be crystal clear. Joe and Dan grapple on tips given from founders, especially “Should you take a corporate job first?” Listen in to hear their sides, and decide for yourself! Round 2 brings up a recent content piece,…

Round 2 brings up a recent content piece, The Lost Art of Finishing, by Ryan Ferrier. Most entrepreneurs are recognized for their abilities in starting, but what about the finishing?!? How important is it to have this attribute? Ryan is a master, and we discuss his experiences.

Then, for the main event, we bring on Ryan Ferrier who played a role in multiple successful million dollar exits, to talk about how YOU can be a finisher in your business or workplace. We also talk about his new coaching program, the 60DayMBA. Start your own business in 60 days, that’s all you need!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/ryan-ferrier/feed/0Marcus Sheridan, Getting the Most from Meetings, and Should Marketing be Amazing – ES 008http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/marcus-sheridan/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/marcus-sheridan/#commentsSat, 27 Jul 2013 06:01:21 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=364When should you have an important meeting? You’d be surprised by Dan and Joe’s answers, and we have material from Derek Halpern to spar over as well. Round 1 is on! For Round 2, we tackle Marcus Sheridan’s piece on Useful vs. Awesome. When should you be useful, and when is awesome the way to…

]]>When should you have an important meeting? You’d be surprised by Dan and Joe’s answers, and we have material from Derek Halpern to spar over as well. Round 1 is on!

For Round 2, we tackle Marcus Sheridan’s piece on Useful vs. Awesome. When should you be useful, and when is awesome the way to go? Is one more exciting and have more of an effect than the other? Dan and Joe debate it, but of course have to bring on Marcus himself to settle the score.

Marcus joins us from “the sticks” (his words) and digs into why Useful IS Awesome. Does that make sense? You’ll want to hear that. Also why viral videos will not help you make sales, so stop doing it! Disagree with him? Listen to his reasoning.

BONUS: We ask him why he’s called the Sales Lion, and we find out from the lion’s mouth, don’t miss it!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/marcus-sheridan/feed/1James Schramko, Is Being an Entrepreneur an Option, and Sticktoitiveness – ES 007http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/james-schramko/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/james-schramko/#commentsTue, 23 Jul 2013 06:01:24 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=308Dan and Joe ask the question, “Is Being an Entrepreneur a Viable Option for You?” Are some people meant to be entrepreneurs, and others not? It’s a debate that could go on forever! What side are you on? After listening to the Showdown’s take, check out Francisco Dao’s take on Pando Daily. We bring on…

We bring on in Round 2, James Schramko, as we discuss “Stick-to-itiveness” (yes, it’s a flippin’ word!) from his podcast, Think Act Get. When should you keep “sticking” with something before pivoting? We didn’t feel James and his host Ezra Firestone answered some of our question, so we were excited to bring him on for….

The Main Event! James Schramko takes our questions head-on and dives deeper into how to pick what opportunities to pursue. Find out how to make fancy financial models to determine what businesses to pursue or ditch. You don’t want to miss it!

Bonus: Hear James’ take on MLM (multi-level marketing), he buries some tips for you MLMers out there!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/james-schramko/feed/1Srinivas Rao, Steps to Avoid the Wrong Path, and Breaking Up a Partnership – ES 006http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/srinivas-rao/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/srinivas-rao/#respondFri, 19 Jul 2013 06:05:12 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=292We tackle, in Round 1, Scott Dinsmore’s 6 Steps to Ensure You Don’t Pick the Wrong Path . Should you start off doing what you love in little pieces, or go all in? Joe and Dan will dig into those topics and more. Then in Round 2, we introduce you to Srinivas Rao, the host and…

Then in Round 2, we introduce you to Srinivas Rao, the host and Co-founder of BlogcastFM, as he goes through the experience of his partner, David, leaving the show. Was there more to the story than what they talked about in David’s last episode?

We bring on Srinivas in the Main Event to discuss partnerships, replacing teammates, the creative process, and tons more! How should you go about finding a partner? What do you do when you hit a creative wall? Srinivas Rao will help you out!

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Round 2 sees Dan and Joe debate Tim Paige’s episode of the Awesome Podcast discussing the topic of striving through rough times in your business. How do you choose which path you should take? What about planning for worst case scenarios?

We then bring in Tim Paige for the Main Event, and hear what type of people you should be hanging with to thrive in early times, to set yourself up for the best chances of success. We also learn how to figure out who your REAL customers are. Finally, Tim will tell you how to take calculated risks before taking the leap. Check it out!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/tim-paige/feed/1Joey Kissimmee, What Not to Do, and Entrepreneurial Girl Power – ES 004http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/joey-kissimmee/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/joey-kissimmee/#commentsMon, 15 Jul 2013 10:00:40 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=92We go head to head to tackle a recent article by the polarizing Ms. Penelope Trunk. She says that you need to make mistakes after graduation. Yes, make mistakes! And better yet, she is even willing to tell you what those mistakes are. Listen to figure out what we mean. Then we discuss what makes women…

We go head to head to tackle a recent article by the polarizing Ms. Penelope Trunk. She says that you need to make mistakes after graduation. Yes, make mistakes! And better yet, she is even willing to tell you what those mistakes are. Listen to figure out what we mean.

Then we discuss what makes women different from men when it comes to entrepreneurship, and discuss if the might even have an unfair advantage!

And in the main event, we bring in Income Press’, Joey Kissimmee to talk about his recent series on entrepreneurial “Girl Power.” Are women better than men? You’ll be surprised by Joey’s answer and the advantages women have over men. This is a touchy but important topic, and with Dan and Joe being men, they are ready to defend the male sex.

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/joey-kissimmee/feed/4Chris Guthrie, For Love or Money, and Rebranding Your Business – ES 003http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/chris-guthrie/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/chris-guthrie/#commentsMon, 15 Jul 2013 09:00:16 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=90Discover the two ways people are motivated, and decide for yourself which is stronger: intrinsic or extrinsic motivation? Lucille Zimmerman was a guest poster over at Michael Hyatt, and she digs deep into both. Dan and Joe always have something to say on controversial topics, and this one is no exception! Chris Guthrie has made $100’s of…

Discover the two ways people are motivated, and decide for yourself which is stronger: intrinsic or extrinsic motivation? Lucille Zimmerman was a guest poster over at Michael Hyatt, and she digs deep into both. Dan and Joe always have something to say on controversial topics, and this one is no exception!

Chris Guthrie has made $100’s of thousands online, but is looking to re-brand his website, Make Money on the Internet. Is he making the right move, and is it an option you should consider as well?

And in the Main Event, Chris enters the arena to discuss re-branding, striking in a niche while the iron is hot, and why he thinks income reports might be a bad idea but still plans on doing them!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/chris-guthrie/feed/4Justin Cooke, Who Needs College, and Entrepreneur Roller Coasters – ES 002http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/justin-cooke/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/justin-cooke/#commentsMon, 15 Jul 2013 08:00:48 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=88With young entrepreneurs making millions each year, the hot question remains : Do you need college to be an entrepreneur? Find out what we think so you can decide for yourself! In Round 2, Dan and Joe discuss a recent podcast from the Empire Flippers, where Justin Cooke and Joe Magnotti talk about the ups and…

In Round 2, Dan and Joe discuss a recent podcast from the Empire Flippers, where Justin Cooke and Joe Magnotti talk about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. We debate Justin’s views, and also discuss some of our ups and downs.

The Main Event brings Justin Cooke into the ring to expand on how he deals with the roller coaster of entrepreneurship, and what you can do when there are ups, and when there’s downs. There will be low points for everyone, so learn how to prepare and deal with them now! He also reveals a huge regret you don’t want to miss…

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/justin-cooke/feed/4Andrew Warner, Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made, and Entrepreneurial Ethics – ES 001http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/andrew-warner/
http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/andrew-warner/#commentsMon, 15 Jul 2013 07:00:41 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=86Entrepreneurs are either born into the perfect circumstances, or made through life experiences and taught in school. Is this a theory you believe in, and which side are you on? In one of the latest episodes at Mixergy, Andrew Warner interviews Alexis Neely where they discuss many things, including her tactically filing for bankruptcy to start a…

In one of the latest episodes at Mixergy, Andrew Warner interviews Alexis Neely where they discuss many things, including her tactically filing for bankruptcy to start a new life for her and her family. She also runs a coaching program where she teaches her students to do the same. Is there an issue of morality in this type of tactic, and should an entrepreneur leverage bankruptcy to their advantage?

And in the Main Event, we debate, but mostly listen and learn from one of the best interviewers out there, Andrew Warner of Mixergy. Learn the best secret to getting more sales! Listen to him turn the tables on us in our very first interview on the Entrepreneur Showdown!

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]]>http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/andrew-warner/feed/12The Entrepreneur Showdown Podcasthttp://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/entrepreneur-showdown-podcast/
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 00:49:03 +0000http://www.entrepreneurshowdown.com/?p=48The Entrepreneur Showdown Podcast is a place where two online entrepreneurs, Joe Cassandra and Dan Franks, go head to head each and every week debating the hottest topics in entrepreneurship and online businesses. Each week, Joe and Dan select their favorite blogs and podcasts from the week that was to break down, discuss, and debate…

]]>The Entrepreneur Showdown Podcast is a place where two online entrepreneurs, Joe Cassandra and Dan Franks, go head to head each and every week debating the hottest topics in entrepreneurship and online businesses.

Each week, Joe and Dan select their favorite blogs and podcasts from the week that was to break down, discuss, and debate in a way that only they know how. Then, in the main event, they welcome a big name special guest whose content was featured in that week’s episode for a special no-holds-barred interview unlike any they’ve ever done.